A Nature Conservation Review: Volume 2, Site Accounts
The Selection of Biological Sites of National Importance to Nature Conservation in Britain

This 1977 book analyses and describes the wild flora and fauna of Britain and identifies important sites that exemplify this rich heritage.

Derek A. Ratcliffe (Edited by)

9780521203487, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 28 April 2011

330 pages
27.9 x 1.8 x 21 cm, 0.75 kg

This 1977 book analyses and describes the range of variation in the wild flora and fauna of Britain and identifies important sites that exemplify this rich heritage. These key sites were chosen to represent all the main types of natural and semi-natural vegetation with their characteristic communities of plants and animals. In Volume 2, the 735 chosen sites are described. They include areas in both public and private ownershop as well as nature reserves. Location and size are given, with an account of other specific features. The internationally applicable criteria for evaluating and selecting key sites are also fully discussed. Cambridge University Press published the Review on behalf of the Nature Conservancy Council and the Natural Environment Research Council. It will interest those concerned with the planning, management and use of land and water in relation to nature conservation, as well as for ecologists and naturalists.

Preface
14. Coastlands
15. Woodlands
16. Lowland grasslands, heaths and scrub
17. Open waters
18. Peatlands
19. Upland grasslands and heaths
Appendix: site accounts
Index of sites listed in Volume 2.

Subject Areas: Environmental science, engineering & technology [TQ]